Example Sentences

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These many years of lachrymosity have opened up an immense appreciation for professional tears.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2022

Even by John Boehner’s usual standard of lachrymosity, Thursday was a gusher.

From Washington Post • Sep. 25, 2015

The floodgates had burst even before half time, presaging the tidal wave of lachrymosity that was to engulf the country.

From The Guardian • Jul. 14, 2014

I have decided to let it all hang out, and will be keeping a diary of my own daily lachrymosity.

From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2012

Salvina was not sorry to have her mother's silent lachrymosity thus interpreted.

From Ghetto Tragedies by Zangwill, Israel